Littelfuse, Inc.
The Importance of Ground Fault Protection in Industry
In the food processing plant where I cut my electrical teeth, there were
ceiling drops for sticker guns to label bagged product. Some of the
workers complained about getting shocked off the stainless still bins
that held the product. Adding inline GFCIs helped (although some still
complained, even when no voltage was present).
Legrand/Pass & Seymour
Less Work to Meet Safety Requirements
Some facilities are changing their requirements for motor and appliance
installations. This could be due to OSHA Lock-out and Tag-out
requirements or NFPA 70E. The change is toward using pin and sleeve
devices instead of having a hard-wired installation.
Safety requirements often have the maintenance person checking for the
absence of voltage before touching. The rules are quite specific and are
enforced by OSHA.
Eaton Wiring Devices
Industrial Automation Evolution - Then and Now
During the Industrial Revolution, which started in the 18th century, the
origins of automation emerged, leading to significant technological
change. This era introduced the use of mechanized equipment, such as the
steam engine and the spinning jenny, revolutionizing the manufacturing
process by reducing the reliance on manual labor. These advancements
laid the foundation for what we now know as automation.